Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21
Who opposed the 'open competition' clause for civil services in the Charter Act of 1833?
Answer:
The Court of Directors
The provision for open competition was negated/nullified after strong opposition from the Court of Directors.
22
Which college in London was supposed to make quotas to admit future civil servants under the 1833 Act?
Answer:
Haileybury College
The Act provided that Haileybury College should make a quota to admit future civil servants based on the proposed competition.
23
Section 87 of the 1833 Act is often referred to as the 'Magna Carta' for whom?
Answer:
Indian Civil Servants (in theory)
It was considered a major step (Magna Carta) for Indians as it theoretically opened services to all irrespective of race or religion, though it remained an ideal for a long time.
24
The concept of 'Government of India' having authority over the entire territorial area was introduced for the first time by:
Answer:
Charter Act 1833
The Act created, for the first time, a Government of India having authority over the entire territorial area possessed by the British in India.
25
The Charter Act of 1833 required the Company to pay a dividend of:
Answer:
10.5% per annum
Similar to the previous charter, the dividend was maintained/fixed at 10.5% per annum to be paid from Indian revenues.
26
What happened to the 'Regulations' made by Madras and Bombay after 1833?
Answer:
They could only propose projects of law to the GG-in-Council
The Governors of Madras and Bombay were left only with the right of proposing to the Governor General in Council projects of the laws.
27
Who had the power to veto laws made by the Governor-General-in-Council under the 1833 Act?
Answer:
The Court of Directors (under Board of Control)
The Court of Directors acting under the Board of Control could veto any laws made by the Governor-General-in-Council.
28
Which ideology influenced the passing of the Charter Act of 1833?
Answer:
Laissez-Faire / Liberalism
The theory of Free Trade (Laissez-Faire) and the liberal atmosphere in England (Reform Act of 1832) influenced the Act, leading to the end of the monopoly.
29
The Charter Act of 1833 effectively ended the East India Company's role as:
Answer:
A trading/commercial corporation
The Act ended the activities of the company as a commercial body and it was made a purely administrative body.
30
Did the Law Member originally have the right to vote in the Governor-General's Council?
Answer:
No, only for legislative purposes
The 4th member (Law Member) was not entitled to act as a member of the council except for legislative purposes.